CHEM 1106 Chemistry and Society II
For non-science majors or for those who do not require a lab science course.. This is a two-semester sequence. The second semester focuses on the basic principles of organic chemistry and topics covered include the chemistry of life, nutrition, medicine, and agriculture. The goal of the course is to develop a knowledge base from which one can make intelligent decisions about local global environmental issues as well as formulate solutions to the ever-increasingly complex problems of today's technological society.
Course overview
- Department
- Chemistry
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- CHEM1105 OR a high school chemistry course
- Satisfies core
- Natural Science
Requirements fulfilled
- Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology B.S.: Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.53 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.81 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Clarissa Keen | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 56 of 70 |
| Spring 2025 | Clarissa Keen | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 83 of 97 |
| Spring 2024 | Clarissa Keen | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 65 of 82 |
| Spring 2023 | Clarissa Keen | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 87 of 102 |
| Spring 2022 | Joseph Morabito | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 41 of 70 |